Development and Communications Manager

JOB REQUIREMENTS: Job Summary: The Development & Communications Manager

plays a key role in advancing ALNC\'s mission by leading cohesive,

strategic, and effective development and communications efforts. This

position is responsible for managing multi-channel marketing, supporting

fundraising activities, overseeing donor communications, and ensuring

consistent, compelling storytelling across the organization. The Manager

reports to the Director of Development & Communications and directly

supervises the Communications Coordinator, working in a highly

collaborative manner with both roles. The role also works closely with

vendors, consultants, educators, program staff, volunteers, and

community partners. This is an ideal position for a creative, strategic

thinker who enjoys balancing big-picture planning with hands-on

execution, and who thrives in a collaborative, mission-driven

environment. The responsibilities of this position and the number of

hours worked each week will be determined by the skillset and needs of

the final candidate. In other words, there is room for flexibility

within this job description. Key Responsibilities: Communications &

Marketing (Approx. 50%) Lead on the following: o Annual communications

strategy that supports program growth, fundraising goals, and brand

visibility. o Consistent, mission-centered messaging across all

platforms and materials. o Direct newsletter production, appeal

communications, press releases, media kits, and website content. o

Oversee multichannel program promotion, including email marketing,

digital advertising, print collateral, and radio/media placements. o

Shape and elevate ALNC\'s story through program impact features, donor

highlights, and community engagement content. Oversee the Communications

Coordinator in managing the social media calendar, content production,

and reporting. o Guide SEO best practices, website hygiene, and

high-impact landing pages (donation forms, events, campaigns). o

Maintain quality and accessibility of ALNC\'s digital presence. Support

or assist on the following: o Promote Nature Center visibility through

outreach events, tourism partnerships, community collaborations, and

media relationships. o Manage relationships with designers,

photographers, printers, and other creative/service vendors. o Small

purchasing needs such as promotional materials and business cards.

Development (Approx. 40%) Lead on the following: o Smaller donor

stewardship: acknowledgments, targeted communication, and sustaining

donor engagement. o Research and pursue grants that support marketing,

outreach, and small project needs (typically under \$5,000). o Oversee

corporate giving in collaboration with the Director of Development and

Communications. o Co-lead fundraising events and audience-building

events, including planning, logistics, promotions, and execution.

Support or assist on the following: o Major donor cultivation by

drafting materials, preparing briefing notes, and coordinating

touchpoints. o Sponsorship strategy, pipeline development, and benefit

fulfillment. o Collaborate on larger grant submissions as needed. o

Development planning, donor segmentation, and integrated

fundraising/communications strategy. o Strengthen donor pipelines and

outreach approaches. o Data hygiene, CRM oversight, and cross-platform

data integration (e.g., donation tools, email software, event systems) o

Sponsorship acquisition and donor engagement during ALNC events.

Supervisory & Administrative Responsibilities (Approx. 10%) Supervise

the Communications Coordinator, including workflow management, coaching,

and project prioritization. Assist the Communications Coordinator with

intern supervision. Maintain budget oversight for communications and

contribute to development budgeting. Participate as a collaborative

member of the ALNC team, contributing ideas, problem-solving, and

cross-departmental support. Perform other duties as ass gned to support

ALNC\'s mission and culture. Identify, develop, or evaluate marketing

strategy, based on knowledge of establishment objectives, market

characteristics, and cost and markup factors. Formulate, direct, or

coordinate marketing activities or policies to promote products or

services, working with advertising or promotion managers. Coordinate or

participate in promotional activities or trade shows, working with

developers, advertisers, or production managers, to market products or

services. \*\*\*\*\* OTHER EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS: Qualifications

Required: 3 years of professional experience in communications,

development, marketing, or related fields (nonprofit experience

Preferred). Strong Writing, Editing, And Storytelling Skills Across

formats (email, print, web, social). Experience executing or willingness

to learn fundraising strategies, donor communications, campaigns, or

grants. Ability to manage multiple projects and deadlines with accuracy,

creativity, and sound judgment. Comfort working collaboratively with

diverse stakeholdersstaff, donors, families, and partners. Comfort with

public speaking at large scale events and with media outlets. Ability to

work independently, take initiative, and maintain confidentiality.

Proficiency in CRM systems, Google Workspace, WordPress, social

platforms, Adobe programs, and design tools. Basic graphic design and

digital content production skills. Preferred: Experience or interest in

environmental education, conservation communication, or

outdoor/environmental nonprofits. Familiarity with media relations,

sponsorship programs, or tourism partnerships. Experience supervising

staff, interns, or volunteers. \*\*\*\*\* APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS:

E-Mail a Rsum: lizzie@aldoleopoldnaturecenter.org